Bhattika (adj.) ( -- ˚) [fr. bhatta] in dhuva˚ being in constant supply of food, being a regular attendant (servant) or adviser Vin ii.15. Also at ThA 267 in meaning "being a servant, working for food" in expln of bhattikatā (=kata -- sāmi -- bhattikā), said of a toiling housewife.